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2015 Amended Minnesota Residential Code Section R903.2.1.1 addresses kick-out flashing requirements for existing buildings. The SONAR states that the amendment is intended to encourage uniform enforcement. The rules states that kick-out flashing shall be required when “simultaneously residing and re-roofing”.

Definition of simultaneously: occurring at the same time: exactly coincident

In the interest of uniform enforcement, do you believe that residing and re-roofing ever occur “simultaneously”?

The exception allows the omission of kick-out flashing only when re-roofing is done. The rule requires kick-out flashing with simultaneous installation of roofing and siding. The rule is silent on the matter of only residing. Because the only mandatory language occurs when re-roofing and residing occurs “simultaneously”, literal reading of the text would also exempt kick-out flashing from being installed when residing. Agree?

If you disagree and someone fails to install kick-out flashing when they reside their home, which code section do you cite in the correction notice? Are you going to enforce it as written or make something up?

Really bad code change. We were getting compliance for roofing and siding (even though current state interp says no to roofing). So now they can fix a rotted wall intersection, not do any roofing and not put in kickout. See you in ten years.